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July 2, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Angela Taylor Indicted on 65 Counts

Angela Taylor Indicted on 65 Counts

By Linda Cicoira — Angela Hinman “Angel” Taylor, the former Hallwood town clerk accused of embezzling from town coffers over several years, was indicted Monday by an Accomack grand jury on 65 felony counts. In total, the indictments allege that Taylor, 46, of...
Cape Charles Passes Leash Law

Cape Charles Passes Leash Law

By Stefanie Jackson – The Cape Charles town council voted for a leash law that will affect all dogs belonging to town residents and visitors, starting Jan. 1, 2020. “I think it’s important to note all of the various, meaningful public input” that contributed to the...
Chincoteague Buys Old Firehouse

Chincoteague Buys Old Firehouse

By Linda Cicoira — Chincoteague council members voted to buy the circa 1930 firehouse on Main Street Monday night for $600,000 with a plan to seek grants for its restoration and possibly put apartments on the second floor. The building was vacated by the...